Health

Spring clean your body, mind & soul to make room for your goals. I grew up in a home with lots of stuff. It was always normal to me. My bedroom in high school was an absolute mess. I know every mom probably says this about their teenager but my room was on another level. I literally had a clean path from my door to my bed that was just wide enough to walk through, the rest of the floor was covered in things. My queen sized bed was taken

How to stay focused on your goal when you’re out of your regular routine My side hustle is being a yoga teacher and I travel pretty often for it. In the past few months I’ve been to three different countries. I also have a quick trip to Vancouver in a few weeks. I’m totally a creature of habit. I love to know what I’m doing and exactly when I’m doing it or else I will get nothing done. For real, if I don’t plan my day in advance I will

Turmeric is an ancient spice that is perfect for the modern busy woman. Fight stress, colds and poor digestion with a Golden Goddess Latte. The star of the show Turmeric – This spice is the star of this show for good reason. Turmeric has been used in India and South Pacific countries for centuries. The myth of turmeric is that it can be used to prevent and treat tons of different health issues. I’m all for centuries old myths in my own life, I would never recommend something to you, lovely

Learn to eat better and crush your goals. It doesn’t have to be hard, it just takes a little work. Is ‘eat better’ at the top of your resolutions list for another year? You’re not alone sweetheart. 21% of people have that as their top goal for 2017 and 42% say they never follow through on their resolutions. You do not have to be part of that 42% Crush your goals in one hour Finally, achieving your goals can be done. I doesn’t have to be complicated or hard. It just takes a

This coconut matcha latte is super simple to make and a delicious alternative to your morning cup of coffee A few weeks ago I was travelling back to Canada from Bali, about 35 hours of travel. I wanted to stay awake on the long haul flight so I could beat jet lag with minor difficulty so I got a triple shot latte. Normally, a latte is enough to keep me awake but even with three shots of espresso I still fell asleep an hour later. Fast forward to this past

I changed my life and you can too Let’s take a trip back to 2009… I was living in Vancouver, going to school and working three jobs. Every Friday afternoon I would rush from school to go to my job at a clothing store. On the way I would stop and pick up New York fries (because I was a carb-atarian) and a Monster energy drink to get me through the rest of the day. I didn’t know a lot of people in Vancouver. My sister was there, but she had a life

This red lentil soup has quickly become my go to for busy weeknight dinners For me there’s nothing better than relaxing on the couch with a hot cup of tea, knowing that a delicious pot of soup is boiling away on the stove. Something about soup is so appealing to me. It’s easy to make, heart warming, nurturing and there’s only one pot to clean after! I also love that it cooks itself. I don’t need to constantly watch the pot so I can focus on the rest of my

Meal planning has been the biggest game changer for me to eat better, reach my goals and feel happier about my health journey. It’s helped me create a life I love by creating clarity in my diet and helping me stay on track with eating well. I love meal planning so much but I don’t always hear good things about it from other people. There are a lot of myths about meal planning but you know what those myths really are? Excuses. They’re excuses to stay trapped in a mediocre

Use these 5 simple tips to drink more water today I’m always looking for ways to drink more water. If I’m not paying attention I can get to mid-afternoon and realize I haven’t had one glass of water yet. But you know I’ve had my coffee. Does this sound like you too? I know that you know you need to drink more water. It reduces bloating, improves digestion, keeps your skin healthy and helps to avoid headaches. So instead of giving you a lecture here are the ways that help

Salads are one of the most versatile meals you can make. Sometime they can be pretty boring though. Follow these simple steps to make your salads exciting and delicious. Learning to make delicious and exciting salads is probably the best thing you can do for yourself when you’re working towards health and happiness. I’m sure you’ve been in the situation before when you’re trying to eat better and you make the same boring salad every day for lunch. Nothing will make you binge more than eating boring food! 5 easy steps